What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Bowness-on-Windermere?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Herald Office and arriving at Fold Head. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The distance between Penrith and Bowness-on-Windermere is 70 miles. The road distance is 27.3 miles.

How do I travel from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The bus from Herald Office to Fold Head takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere bus from?

Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Herald Office station.

Where does the Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere bus arrive?

Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Fold Head station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere is 27 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3339+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the bus from Herald Office to Fold Headbus 508
1h 24m
£3
Drive 27.1 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 27.1 mi
38 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermeretaxi 27.1 mi
38 min
£55–70

Penrith to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus

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Distance: 69.4 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Herald Office to Fold Head every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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